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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.58, 788.81 and 319.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.58, 788.81 and 319.57 is: 441.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.58 : 788.81 = 319.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.58/788.81 = 319.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.58x = 788.81 × 319.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.58x = 252,080.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,080.01/571.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.02

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